Kentucky: The Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorney's office has asked the Owensboro Police Department to investigate allegations against a priest. McCracken County Judge-Executive Van Newberry is running for a third term, and will do so as an independent. The Kentucky Arts Council is looking for performing artists to be included in an online directory. Circuit Court judges from around the state gathered in Frankfort recently for an educational session.

Tennessee: As of Jan. 1, most government building projects in Tennessee no longer have to pay the prevailing wage.